Entrepreneur Inspiration
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Self-taught and self-studied, addicted, and borderline obsessed, I may not have “formal” marketing education per se, but with over 30 years of observation and learning on my own, you might say experience is my foundation. And many would agree that is more valuable. But that doesn’t stop the brain from doubting what I know… and…
Read MoreUsing Downtime Well: 26 things you can do when business is slow
Using Downtime Well Entrepreneur downtime – the rarity that it is at times – is a tool business owners can use to their benefit. When utilized correctly and efficiently, you will find that it is not only incredibly opportunistic, but that it actually improves your business. Harvest the seeds you’ve faithfully sown all the while,…
Read MoreHow To Stay Positive When Things Are Uncertain
Let’s all collectively take a deep breath as we welcome 2021 and reflect on enduring the rollercoaster that was 2020. As we plan for (hopefully) brighter moments this calendar year, we cannot afford to understate the importance of positivity amidst uncertainty. Adapting and overcoming has become a way of life in our current cultural and…
Read MoreLife Principles and How They Apply to Business
The definition of principle is as follows: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. We all have principles that govern our personal lives, which inform the choices we make and how we function in the world. Life Informs Business…
Read MoreGo Where You Are Celebrated
Cultivating a sense of belonging and community is what makes us human. Understandably, we want to go where we are loved, embraced, and fully accepted for who we are. And we should. Although different from our personal lives, we should seek the same standards for ourselves professionally. And perhaps even a step further: we need…
Read MoreWorking Well Under Pressure
We’ve likely all faced circumstances within our working lives that have, by default, put us under some degree of pressure. Moments we were pressed for time, presented with a difficult task, or stressed and spread thin. Perhaps alternatively, you can recall a time wherein you rose to the occasion under considerable pressure, and emerged even…
Read MoreIt’s Not All Glamorous
These days, entrepreneurship is not only sought after in our culture, but highly encouraged, which is without a doubt, very much a good thing, especially given the current state of the world and our dire need for continued inspiration, creation, and exploration. It is what bonds us together through every season of life. Shared Experiences…
Read MoreThe Value of Freelancing
Freelancing is enticing for a number of reasons. As a freelancer, you are able to be your own boss, call your own shots, and determine your own schedule, workload, and the clients and projects you want to take. From a business owner’s perspective, you have the ability to hire a freelancer for a project and…
Read MoreOwning the Quality of Work You Do
Owning the quality of work you do is not just about the work itself, but everything that contributes to it. Taking ownership means being proactive, detail-oriented and exercising integrity, all of which develops trust: with your coworkers (if you have any), clients, and yourself. People want to know you will do the right thing, and…
Read MoreTaking Pause and Finding What Truly Matters During An Unprecedented Time
We are now 4-5 weeks into an unprecedented time in our lives. Both personally and professionally, in some way or another, you’ve been impacted. We all have. Unprecedented times can be breeding grounds for uncertainty and concern, if not outright fear. And that’s a reality. What is happening is very real indeed. But as Seth…
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